With endless tools and software to learn and each insurance company imposing its own set of requirements, estimators face a steep learning curve. SOPs for new estimators can help.

New water technicians are frequently dropped into the deep end without formal guidance or standardized procedures—and the problem is too expensive to ignore.

The restoration industry is not opportunity restrained, it’s resource restrained. That means that more and more companies are on the hunt for talented estimators. But hiring and training new hires isn't a walk in the park in any industry, to say nothing about the complex and ever-changing restoration industry. From adapting to new technology to undoing bad habits, there are a lot of barriers in between a new estimator and a successful, fully competent, productive team member. We've got the scoop

So, you've hired a new water tech to help out with your restoration business. That's great news! But, do they know what they're doing? Do they have the skills and knowledge they need to get the job done right? If you're not providing comprehensive onboarding and training, the answer is probably no. In fact, a bad onboarding process can cost your business a lot of time, money, and headaches. Let's break it down. Infographic: Average Water Tech Onboarding Cost According to our State of the

When it comes to onboarding water technicians in the restoration industry, ensuring that your team members are fully equipped and confident in their abilities to perform their jobs is critical for success. This can be a challenge, particularly if the technician onboarding process is not standardized and does not effectively communicate the "why" and "how" behind the water mitigation process. Furthermore, bad onboarding for water techs can result in wasted time, more mistakes, and higher costs f

When it comes to hiring and onboarding staff in a restoration company, the speed in which a new team member goes from Day 1 to Productive can have huge consequences. The length of time it takes to bring new hires up to speed has a big impact on the overall success of the company and its projects. In a world where worker tenure is short and roles are complicated, restoration businesses can’t afford to waste time. In the 2022 State of the Restoration Industry Survey, we discovered the average new